Thread: First ever box

Hi Pictureman,

Well, I'm thinking the name gives it away? I'd guess you're a picture framer and have used spare pieces to make the box? It's a very interesting design as a result of the materials, and a great first box.

Is the lining black velvet?

I'll be interested to see how you approach the hinge issue given the shape of the side walls

Look forward to seeing more!

cheers,

Brian

Looking good. What sort of timbers have you used, and what do you plan to use for the panel?

I think that I will need a stepped hinge of some type have to look it up, and yes my name does give it away. I have used some moulding turned on it's side then cut on a mitre saw and joined the lining is black brushed suede matt board the lid is also offcuts of a gold picture frame.

Originally Posted by AlexS

Looking good. What sort of timbers have you used, and what do you plan to use for the panel?

The timber is just pine finished with a stain and a clear coat to finish off the lid is gold leaf over pine. not sure on the panel yet I will have to see what I have laying about, maybe some cypress pine might look good.

Lovely work ... you have really nailed the finish ... particularly the inside.

Did you use a frame cutter for the mitrers?

I assume that it is s decent size ... dimensions would help get the scale right in my mind ... but maybe you didnt have a banana handy

Regards

Rob

Hi Rob the internal size is 300mm x 200mm and yes I used a mitre saw for the cuts, I have heaps of off cuts that I will be throwing soon so if anyone wants to browse on some drop me a pm and we can organise a time.
p.s they vary greatly in colour and type.
Col

Great result for any time, let alone a first time!!